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Internship Opportunity: Environmental Protection – Denver Metro

Salary

$17.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Temporary (9 months or less)

Job Number

HAA-R1EnvtIntern-05/25

Department

Department of Transportation

Division

CDOT Region 1

Opening Date

05/22/2025

Closing Date

6/4/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

2829 W. Howard Place, Denver, CO 80204

Hiring Pay Rate

Depends on qualifications

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

This is a temporary position. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

+ This is a temporary position that is limited to a maximum of 9 months, with no benefits other than sick leave. Temporary employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, capped at 48 hours.

+ While applications will be considered from outside of Colorado, this position requires in-office and field work. The selected candidate must be able to physically work in Denver.

+ Applications will be reviewed as they are received. It’s in your best interest to apply as early as possible.

About CDOT

Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future!

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

Description of Job

CDOT’s Region 1 (Denver Metro area) Environmental Unit seeks a motivated, responsible college student or recent graduate who is pursuing a career in environmental protection and/or environmental project management. This collegiate internship aims to provide meaningful experience in the areas of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review; environmental impact analysis; Section 4(f) non-historic and Section 6(f) resource clearances; other cultural resource clearances such as historic, archaeology, visual, landscape architecture, and urban planning; GIS data for environmental resources; and the application of environmental laws and regulations.

This internship’s major duties and responsibilities include:

+ Supporting a variety of CDOT and Local Agency Categorical Exclusion (CatEx) projects through coordinating, reviewing, and examining project design plans, participating in project scoping reviews to determine potential impacts to environmental resources, and collaborating with appropriate resource specialists and agencies regarding environmental studies and clearances.

+ Review regulations and guidance related to Section 4(f) of the U.S. DOT Act and Section 6(f) of the LWCF Act for application in project clearance. Identify and document current resources. Perform site visits to determine level of impact and appropriate analysis pathway under NEPA. Write clearance memos and create maps.

+ Assist in other cultural resource clearance processes. Review and understand applicable laws, regulations, and guidance. Review project plans, identify current cultural resources through GIS data search and literature review, and determine whether impacts to resources will occur.

+ Collect data for environmental resources in the field by recording GIS coordinates and/or documenting with photography, or via desktop data search for inclusion in the OTIS and CDOT ArcGIS online applications. Activities include attribute table creation and maintenance, post processing, map production, perform QA/QC of data collected, editing, and miscellaneous activities and downloads. May include developing or testing ESRI mobile applications.

+ Attend related training.

+ Attend meetings and field visits, as needed.

+ Take notes and document action items at meetings.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

+ Expected work schedule is between Monday through Friday.

+ It is anticipated that this role will work 20-40 hours per week, depending on the selected candidate’s availability.

+ Work will involve in-office, in the field, and remote work from home.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

+ A recent college graduate. Recently graduated means the individual should have attended an accredited college or university and have graduated with an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree related to Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, or another closely related field of study within the past three years.

OR

+ Any full-time college student enrolled in an accredited community college, college, or university seeking an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in an area related to Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, or another closely related field of study. (For Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree programs, full-time is equivalent to 12 credits. For Master’s and Ph.D. programs, full-time is often 9 credits.)

OR

+ A certified participant in the Colorado Refugee Services Program

College Transcripts:A legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and if applicable that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Condition of Employment

+ Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

Preferred Qualifications

The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

+ Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;

+ Knowledge and experience with NEPA and associated environmental laws and regulations, including state and federal;

+ Experience in project or task management, including managing multiple deadlines and priorities;

+ Desire to learn and develop;

+ Exemplary communication and organizational skills;

+ Solid analytical and critical thinking skills;

+ Experience with technical and/or scientific writing;

+ Willingness to be flexible, independent, and creative, including utilizing existing resources for project and task completion;

+ Experience with GIS applications/systems, preferably Esri products;

+ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, etc.), Gmail, and Google Applications;

+ Ability and willingness to learn other software systems;

+ Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;

+ Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills;

+ Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

+ A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

+ A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)

+ A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.

+ A copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your completed coursework, degree conferral if applicable, and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Notifications:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " [email protected] " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email . Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

Employment Screening

If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.”

Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com . Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439.

The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includessocial security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

ADAAA Accommodations

CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Erin Hardin at [email protected].

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

ERIN (R1 Envt Intern May 2025)

Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.

01

I understand that this is a temporary internship position that will last up to 9 months. I also understand that if selected I must be able to physically work in Denver as some in-office and field work is required.

+ Yes

+ No

02

Which of the following accurately describes your current status? Please note that you may redact dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution on your application, but this will be verified at the time of offer to ensure you meet qualifications.

+ I am a current full-time college student.

+ I am a recent college graduate. I have graduated within the past three years.

+ I am a certified participant in the Colorado Refugee Services Program.

+ None of the above.

03

A legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, completed coursework/credit hours, and if applicable that the degree was awarded and the type and name of the degree. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

+ Yes, I have attached my transcript(s) that will be used to verify whether or not I meet the education requirement as announced.

+ I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to [email protected] within 5 business days of the date of my application.

+ No, I have not attached transcripts to my application. (Unless you are part of the refugee program, this will eliminate you from consideration as we must have a transcript to evaluate your qualifications.)

04

A cover letter is required that describes how your education/experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Did you attach a cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

+ Yes

+ No

05

Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".

06

If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".

07

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".

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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) • Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression

+ Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability

+ No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability

+ I Don't Wish To Answer

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